Leveling Up Your Romance Writing
Table of Contents When I first started writing fiction, I took an online course through Writers Digest in which the instructor said, “You have the goods,” as a writer. This […]
Write Your Book FASTER! How to Write Up to 5k Words Per Hour
Updated January 2026 Have you heard writers tout the benefits of dictation, but haven’t considered it because dictation is too awkward, too slow, and too disruptive to creative flow? I […]
Prologues in Romance Fiction: When to Cut Them and When to Keep Them
When I was a literary agent, I received a romance submission that had a prologue. I liked the writing, but something wasn’t working. I was about to click the button […]
Romance Tropes Explained: What they Are and How Writers Can Use Them Well
I’ve noticed a trend lately among book influencers who are complaining about tropes. Maybe I’m overly sensitive here, but I always take this as code to complain about romance (romances […]
How to Get Writing Done During the Busy Holiday Season
The holidays are magical, chaotic, emotional, and busy time. For many authors, it’s a time when writing takes a backseat with the idea of getting back to it in January. […]
Romance Author Tips and Insights Roundup
I’ve come across a few informative articles related to writing, publishing, and marketing books and thought I’d list them in case you find them helpful too: #AuthorsofInstagram A Free Guide […]
Developing Characters Readers Love (or Hate in a Good Way)
Table of Contents What makes a romance great? Certainly there are many factors, but one of the most important is the characters. When we gush about our favorite romance novels, […]
Writing Contests 101: Where to Find Them, How to Apply, and Why They Matter
A member of Write with Harte shared on the weekly call that she’d placed in a writing contest that had a prize of a consultation with a literary agent. Back […]
9 Myths About Romance Writing Busted
Recently I’ve noticed many bookish influencers fussing about how TikTok is ruining reading, and by TikTok, they usually mean romance. I’ll be honest, it feels little bit like sour grapes. […]
Writing the Perfect Author Bio That Attracts the Right Readers
Table of Contents It’s time for me to review and update items related to my author brand, including my bio. I thought I’d share my thoughts on writing author bios […]